I-134 - Minimum Income Requirements

[Jeff54321 0]

I was wondering if anyone knew the minimum income requirements for the I-134. I couldn't find the information anywhere.

[payxibka 10,045]

moving to the consulate forum as the I-134 is a consulate decided issue

[Hell0W0rld 10]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/laws/telegram...grams_4437.html

[trailmix 77]

Do the same income requirements apply to all immigrant visa applicants even if they use the I-134?

No. The 125 percent minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return and other requirements only apply when an I-864 is needed. Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA. link

You might also want to have a look at this thread, some good points there:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=219493

Edited September 23, 2009 by trailmix

[Anh map 2,098]

Do the same income requirements apply to all immigrant visa applicants even if they use the I-134?

No. The 125 percent minimum income requirement, the most recent year's tax return and other requirements only apply when an I-864 is needed. Applicants using the I-134 will need to show that their sponsor's income is 100 percent of federal poverty guidelines as required under Section 212(a)(4) of the INA. link

You might also want to have a look at this thread, some good points there:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=219493

There are some consulates that hold the sponsor to the I-864 standards (Vietnam being one of them) so always check to make sure if income could be an issue.